Discrimination

I think you may misunderstand my position.I do not think all discrimination is wrong. In fact, I think that it is a technique that should be taught very early in the learning cycle. I thought it was pretty clear I was speaking of particular acts, but perhaps I was mistaken. Let me try to make myself quite clear.I believe that DOMA, anti-gay marriage legislation and depriving people of basic rights is anti-christian, discriminatory and oppressive. As a Christian I believe we MUST stand up and oppose such actions. My position is that such a decision is simply not relevant. In fact, it is those type things we might personally disagree with that we must work hardest to protect.It is easy to support speech we agree with. The hard thing (although also the right thing) is to support speech we disagree with.If homosexuality is morally wrong, then that can be resolved as it should be, between GOD and the individual. It is not our place to legislate morality.The issue with DOMA and related anti-gay legislation is that such laws deprive individuals of basic rights.In a same-sex relationship where one of the people has access to health insurance, they are often not eligible for family policy since their marriage is not recognized.That is also true in providing protection in family violence situations.It is also true when considering inheirtance.As Christians, whether or not we personally approve of same-sex relationships, we must oppose discrimination against them.

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

Damn right. It's time to stop tolerating bigotry. You against teaching tolerance? What?The ACLU is one of the greatest supporters of Christianity. You've been listening to some of the liars like Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell again (even though he has personally benefitted fron th ACLU's actions). Following Threat of ACLU of Virginia Lawsuit, Officials to Agree Not to Ban Baptisms in Public Parks (06/03/2004)After ACLU Intervention on Behalf of Christian Valedictorian, Michigan High School Agrees to Stop Censoring Religious Yearbook Entries (05/11/2004)Following ACLU Lawsuit, Town Officials Settle Lawsuit Over Denial of Zoning Permit to Pittsburgh Area Church (04/19/2004)Pennsylvania Superior Court Rules: Amish Can Stick With Reflective Tape on Buggies (10/21/2003)In Win for Rev. Falwell (and the ACLU), Judge Rules VA Must Allow Churches to Incorporate (04/17/2002)Nevada Officials Drop Plan to License and Fingerprint Clergy (12/29/2000)ACLU Hails Plans to Sign Religious Freedom Bill into Law (09/22/2000)

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

I never said your belief is wrong. I said it doesn't matter if it is immpral or not. You believe it's immoral? Fine, don't have homosexual relations. But don't oppress others because of your moral beliefs.On sex-ed you give two examples. The first exerts a moral perspective, a judgement. As a Christian I find the first is totally unacceptable in a public school setting. Then you are getting a very filtered viewpoint. That is typical of the lying tactics of the Christian Religious Right, the Literalists and Fundamentalists.I gave you more than one direct link to actions of the ACLU in support of religion. Now you have the ability to see for yourself what the ACLU does. The next step I'd suggest is to join.A lot of the opposition to the ACLU from the Christian Right is based on the fact they have creadted a front organization designed to project their bigotted philosophy while stealing even more money from the gullible. It's called the ACLJ and is a creation of Pat Robertson. There is no hatred. There is a recognition that people such as Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, Gene Scott, Oral Roberts and Pat Tillson are evil and their bigotted policies need to be opposed by anyone who tries to follow Jesus' teachings.

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

Not at all.That is why we have a limited democratic republic. Fortunately we have restrictions on the tyranny of the majority. Correct. The government does not force you to hire him. So your example is moot. Nope. Wrong again. It is the minority being protected from the majority. Big difference. The majority does not need protection by definition. It is only minorities that need protection. Logic worthy of the Taliban.Again, as a Christian, it is our duty to stand up for the minority.Dawg, if you have a moral conviction that is fine. But the idea of imposing it on others is anti-Christ. If Christ's death teaches nothing else it should be that persuasion is the way, not imposition.It would have been easy for GOD to impose Christianity on everyone in the world. Is there some reason he did not?

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

Minority rights are explicit in the Consitution. It is in the right of free speech. It is in the limits on establishing a religion. It is in each of the Amendments.It is in the design of our legislature. The difference in how Senators and Representatives are elected is based on protection of the minority from tyranny of the majority. It is in the Judiciary, it is why Federal Judges are elected for life. It is is the Electorial Congress and the restriction prohibiting the Presidential and Vice-Presidential candidate from the same state. That may be what you thought you were talking about but that is not what you said.Now perhaps you can show us where the government has ever placed hiring quotas on private business? Please show how the government is taking away the majorities freedoms? the majority has no freedom to oppress minorities. What does that have to do with anything? Nonsense. We have evidence from then. It's called the Constitution. It is our duty to stand up when the majority are trying to oppress the minority. Whether or not an act is promiscuous or immoral is a personal moral judgement. You do not have the right to impose your morality on the minority even if you are the majority. Teach that in your house to your kids.

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

What does an Islamic Male look like?What country is he from?

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion

Actually, the odds that they are from a Pacific Island are very high. Or they might be a US citizen, or Canadian, or Nigerian, or German, or British, or Argentinan or Chinese or Russian. They could be French or Spanish or Italian. They could be Israeli or Egyptian or Mexican.So once again, what does an Islamic Male look like?

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Aslan is not a Tame Lion